In this tale from Attar's 'Elahi Nameh', Sultan Mahmud's courtiers ask for wealth, status, and worldly possessions, while Ayaz asks only to be the target of the king's arrow. This contrast illustrates the Sufi ideal of perfect devotion. The arrow and target symbolize the seeker's complete surrender to the Divine will. By wishing for nothing other than the king's action towards him, even if it takes the form of a piercing arrow, Ayaz demonstrates ego-annihilation (Fana) and unconditional love, prioritizing the Beloved over any personal gain or safety.